Hi Mitch!
A 2 seater at 500kg? (1100lbs) Are you sure about
that? I'm asking because I'm building a 1 seater that weight exactly that and
IT's very small. Just wandering...
For the motors I will use Minn kota troller
motors. I will plug a hose inside the motors to compensate them from the air
inside the sub. (IT's a dry-ambient sub). You could also fill the motors with
electric oil but I think you loose power that way. I think that Alec
Smith is using a scuba regulator to compensate his motors on Solo. His sub is
a 1atm sub.
To steer, I will use two motors. One on each side
of the sub. I will cut power from one side to turn. Like a tank or a
buldozer.
There is a lot of info on the site for using Minn
Kota motors.
Good luck!
Pierre Poulin
Canada
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 12:14
PM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Motors for dry
submersible
Hi
guys
Please give me
some advice with regards to a powerplant I need for a dry submersible, max
30 m.
I need to propel
a 2-seater, 500kg craft at reasonable speed (4-6 knots) for about 2
hours.
So, my
question(s):
- What
thrusters/motors can I use that will give the speed I need?
- How can I steer
the craft? Is there a reliable way of tilting/turning the thrusters to
allow change of direction?
- Where do I buy
all this?
Thanks
Mitch
South
Africa